Schlosskapelle St. Cosmas und Damian

According to local lore, the Schlosskapelle St. Cosmas und Damian was built as a testament to a miracle. Legend has it that the chapel’s founder, while suffering from a grave injury, cried out to Saints Cosmas and Damian for healing. He pledged to build a chapel in their honor if they answered his prayers. Miraculously, he recovered and true to his word, he commissioned the construction of the Schlosskapelle St. Cosmas und Damian in 1587. The chapel stands as a testament to the faith of its founder and the healing powers attributed to the two saints. The Schlosskapelle St. Cosmas und Damian is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian, two Arab physician brothers who met a tragic end in the year 289 AD. These compassionate healers offered their medical services without charge, driven by their Christian faith and boundless charity. This act of selflessness earned them veneration as saints, their names forever etched in the annals of history. Their legacy lives on within the walls of the Schlosskapelle, a place where their memory is honored and their story recounted. Over the centuries, the Schlosskapelle St. Cosmas und Damian has undergone several transformations. In 1777, the chapel was extended westward, its dimensions expanding to accommodate a larger congregation. During this period, a new altar was installed, its centerpiece a breathtaking depiction of the Adoration of the Magi. This intricate work of art, carved by the skilled Augsburg sculptor Ignaz Wilhelm Verhelst, added a layer of artistic grandeur to the chapel’s interior. In more recent times, the Schlosskapelle St. Cosmas und Damian underwent a meticulous restoration between 2010 and 2013. This undertaking breathed new life into the aging structure, ensuring its preservation for generations to come. Today, the Schlosskapelle St. Cosmas und Damian stands as a beacon of history and faith, its doors open for occasional church services and guided tours.